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and progress of the times, without cumbering our already loaded shoul ders with these unnecessary and use less things. And yet, though, in themselves they are useless, their appearance is but the harbinger of something far worthier and more lasting. We all remember how vio lent was the blow which the Refor mation struck at the people and Church of England. “ The roar and dashing of opinions, loosened from their accustomed hold, might be heard like the noise of an angry sea.” There was a mighty fermentation— public opinion was in a state of pro jection—men’s brains were busy— their spirits stirring—their hearts full—their hands not idle. The death blow which had been struck at scar let vice and bloated hypocrisy, loosi ened their tongues and made the tal ismans of Popish superstition, with which she had beguiled her followers and committed abominations, fall harmless from their necks. So we can see similar effects fol lowing the French Revolution of 1793. Says Allison, “ The two great eras of French prose literature, are those of Louis XIV and the Revolu tion. If the former can boast of Bosßucg, the latter can appeal to Cha teaubriand ; if the former still shine in the purest lustre in Fenelon, the latter may boast the more fervid pages and varied genius of De Stsel; if the former is supreme in the tragic and comic muse, the latter can show in the poetry and even in the prose of Lamartine, a condensation of feel ing and depth of pathos, which never can be reached but in an age which has undergone the animating episodes, the heart-stirring feelings consequent on social convulsion ."’ The late Revolution differs greatly from the ones mentioned; but the same scenes have followed from either. And in time, when the indi> viduality of Southern feeling and thought maybe merged into an ocean stream of national feeling and thought, we too may hope for a Cha teaubriand and a Lamartine. Irving has but partially represented Ameri can literature; and Longfellow is still farther from the American poet. These will be merged into one mind; the thoughts of the people will flow towards a common centre, whose brilliancy will mark on the dial of time, the ora of Southern Litera ture. ...Said a travelled young lady to her verdant beau, “Did you ever see the Catskill mountains?” “ No,” answered he, “ but I’ve seen them kill mice,” “ I saw Esau kissing Kate, And, the fact is, we all three saw; For I saw Esau, he saw me, And she saw I saw Esau.” THE GEORGIA COLLEGIAN. Messrs. Editors :—When friends part ’tis ever customary to say ‘fare well.’ Therefore, lest any should misinterpret my motives in discon tinuing my connection with the Col legian, and construe my silence as a sign of animosity, I will take this opportunity of bidding the Collegian an affectionate “good bye.” 1 suppose it is scarcely necessary for me here , to thank the Phi Kappa Society for the honor conferred in electing and re-electing meas Editor. That has been done elsewhere. ’Nor do I think it requisite, that I should explain all the motives which prompt ed to my withdrawal. But, whatev er those motives may have been gen tlemen, be assured, that I have felt the greatest interest in the success of your paper; and will continue to feel that interest so long as it is man* aged with impartiality, justice and ability as it has hitherto been. Thanking you for your kind and gentlemanly deportment towards me during our association as Editors, and wishing the Collegian a long and prosperous existence, I will subscribe myself, * Yours respectfully, I. P. Hutchison. College Personals. A. Wellborn Hill, class of ’6B-9, after receiving license to practice at the Bar, has turned his attention to farming in Wilkes county, Ga. We admire his course. Many of our young lawyors would do well to take pattern from him if they would have a solid substratum on which to build their edifice at the law. Jno. S. Robertson, class of ’69, is reading law in Greenville, Ga. We remember him as one of the most forcible and polished speakers of the old Phi Kappa. There were giants in those days, too. ' Success to you, John. B. G. Swanson, class of ’69, we learn, is clerking in the extensive grocery and supply firm of Swanson & Co s, of LaGrange, Ga. Ben has always been known as an ardent ad mirer of the good things of this life, and his present occupation well illus trates his predilections. * J. T. Wimbish, class of’69, is con nected with tbe.firm of Youngblood & Wimbish, of LaGraDge. We learn he is doing a flourishing business. Otis S. Jones, class of ’67, imme diately upon his admission to the Bar, was elected Justice of the Peace for Merriwether county. Ho is the youngest Justice who has ever held the position in his county. Go it Otis, old comrade. We congratulate you, Get married, soon. It’s the end of life. Ed. C. Hill, Sophomore in ’6B, we learn has been lately admitted to the Bar at Long*Cane, near West Point, Ga. From what we know of his abilities, we see no reason why we may not predict for him a brilliant career. Thos. W. Dodd, Law Student of ’6B, is practising law at Cedar Town, in Polk county. We send you a hearty Phi Kappa greeting, with the wish that the satchel which holds his briefs may always be too full for fas tenlng. A. L. Hull, class of ’66, is at pro sent Professor of Latin and Greek in the University High School at this place. He wears his robes with be coming dignity; certainly the Uni versity could not have done better. We owe Gus many thanks for favors not in a professional line. Jno. R. Fish, Sophomore of ’69, is agent for a New York Publishing Company in Savannah. We receiv*. ed a poem from him a few days since for the Collegian, entitled “ Rulantro Melleo,” which was lately published in the N. Y. Observer. Mr. Fish has decided poetical talent. We copy the following: “ Thou from Madrid just arrive, I live, I live, I am alive.’ Ae a spectre of midnight she came, Her army the enemy had repulsed, Her lover by her was set free, ‘And who,’ Rulantro asked, ‘ Came in with thee masked?’ ‘No one,’ Juliet replied; ‘to me he’s un known.’ ‘Ah,’ said Rulantro, / 1 know the cause— But if thou my bride wilt be, All will be well. Ah! truly I love thee.’ ‘ Yea, Rulantro, my love for thee Will last thro’ all eternity. Then bride and biidegroom we will be, And live for love, ah! me.’ ” LOCAL ITEMS, Elections. —The Phi Kappa So ciety has elected its Senior and Jus nior representatives for Commence ment. From the former class, Messrs. Shorter and Key were chosen. Mr. Shorter, of Eufaula, Ala;? received' the prize medal for oratory at Emo ry and Henry College, Ya., last year. The speech which won for him this* distinction was published in the Virs giuia papers, and we, after reading it, do not hesitate to predict that his oration will be one of the finest—in composition and delivery—of ourap.- proachingCommenceraent, Mr. Key, we are persuaded, will represent his Society excellently well; and the many boquets which his mpny lady friends will surely throw him, vfill be worthily bestowed. From the Junior Class, Messrs. Armstead and Ansley were chosen.- The former was elected by a larger majority than any candidate hasreceived here since the war. Both he and Mr. Ansley will do honor to the Phi Kap pa badge. # Skating Rink. —A writer in the Galaxy speaks of certain profession al reporters, who always manufac* ture satisfactory locals, without ever stirring from their office. They know generally how thingstfccur, and don’t care a farthing for the details. They can describe political meetings, balls, storms, street fights, &c., without coming in a mile of either. When some distinguished man makes a speech, the reporter fixes it up as follows: “He congratulated the meeting on the number and enthu siasm of those present. The cause was founded on justice and would •succeed. It might be impeded, but like Pbcenix from his ashes, would spring forth in new beauty. Truth crushed to earth would rise again. The persons enlisted in the cause knew theirrights, aod knowing, dare maintain them. Ho exhorted all to put iheir shoulders to the wheel and aid the cause by all means in ibeir power.” Os course, this synopsis answered all purposes. We likewise might have remained in our sanctum and fabricated a very good local concerning the Rink, ju6t from an abstract conception of what the skating would be.- But we pre«. ferred not to copy after the profes sional reporters, and determined to see the slip-slide-and-tumble place with our own eyes. So we went —to Deupree’s Hall, and found on hand a large quantity of Rink crockery— tumblers. They very forcibly remind ed us of the rolling’-niill; and we were led to think that the word ‘ skates’ waß a misnomer and that sffp-pers would be more appropriate. No wonder the skates are popular; they frequently bring down the house. It was said that skating was immo ral, because it made a man backslide. Not only this, but the skaters some times lie outright, aod even the-most righte<m| fall. But a Hie Rink argues that it can do since it does not even touch men's 'soles, and that it keeps fresh in ourt; minds the total depravity of the race, since it affords us so many of the fall of man. The skates move on wheels, and a gopd many felloes consequently turn over, though they seem never to bo tired. Several ska a ters have been known to surrender 4o throw down their arms, and in two cases s<s violently as tt> break them; but there is no danger, for., they come from a heeling power. We really toegai*€h«katiiTg as a and graceful amusement: nothing more than da*ein'g on rdlleYs.* ThlSko who have spare time cannot spend it more innocently than .at, Rink. The use of thfb word suggests a con jecture as to iYs.derfvation.* Webster does riplJay it *hifc laSSedi tion. We suppose, from its applica tion to velocipedes, &c., that it is a corruption of the word Ring. The Chi Phi Entertainment— given to Mr. Hawkins (a member of the club) and his bride, on the 7th of April, was a complete success. It was largely attended, despite the 5